OSHA - 10 Hour Construction Course
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why is fall protection important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent injuries or fatalities from falls at heights
When should hard hats be worn on a construction site?
✔✔ At all times to protect from falling objects
What is the purpose of using guardrails on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent workers from falling from elevated areas
Why is housekeeping important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent trips, slips, and falls
What is the safest way to lift heavy materials on a construction site?
✔✔ Bend at the knees and lift with the legs, not the back
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,Why should power tools be inspected before use?
✔✔ To ensure they are safe and in good working condition
What should be done if a power tool is damaged?
✔✔ Tag it and remove it from service until repaired
Why is it important to wear high-visibility clothing on construction sites?
✔✔ To be easily seen by equipment operators and other workers
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures?
✔✔ To prevent accidental startup of machines during maintenance
Why should construction workers wear safety glasses?
✔✔ To protect their eyes from dust, debris, and flying particles
What should you do if you see an unsafe condition on a construction site?
✔✔ Report it to a supervisor immediately
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, What is trenching safety?
✔✔ Practices that prevent cave-ins and protect workers in excavations
Why is it important to check for underground utilities before digging?
✔✔ To avoid hitting gas, water, or electrical lines
What should be done before entering a confined space on a construction site?
✔✔ Test the air for hazardous gases and ensure proper ventilation
Why is proper scaffolding assembly crucial?
✔✔ To prevent collapse and provide safe working platforms
What should you do if someone gets injured on a construction site?
✔✔ Report the incident and get medical help immediately
Why is electrical grounding important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent electric shocks and equipment damage
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why is fall protection important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent injuries or fatalities from falls at heights
When should hard hats be worn on a construction site?
✔✔ At all times to protect from falling objects
What is the purpose of using guardrails on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent workers from falling from elevated areas
Why is housekeeping important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent trips, slips, and falls
What is the safest way to lift heavy materials on a construction site?
✔✔ Bend at the knees and lift with the legs, not the back
1
,Why should power tools be inspected before use?
✔✔ To ensure they are safe and in good working condition
What should be done if a power tool is damaged?
✔✔ Tag it and remove it from service until repaired
Why is it important to wear high-visibility clothing on construction sites?
✔✔ To be easily seen by equipment operators and other workers
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures?
✔✔ To prevent accidental startup of machines during maintenance
Why should construction workers wear safety glasses?
✔✔ To protect their eyes from dust, debris, and flying particles
What should you do if you see an unsafe condition on a construction site?
✔✔ Report it to a supervisor immediately
2
, What is trenching safety?
✔✔ Practices that prevent cave-ins and protect workers in excavations
Why is it important to check for underground utilities before digging?
✔✔ To avoid hitting gas, water, or electrical lines
What should be done before entering a confined space on a construction site?
✔✔ Test the air for hazardous gases and ensure proper ventilation
Why is proper scaffolding assembly crucial?
✔✔ To prevent collapse and provide safe working platforms
What should you do if someone gets injured on a construction site?
✔✔ Report the incident and get medical help immediately
Why is electrical grounding important on construction sites?
✔✔ To prevent electric shocks and equipment damage
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